Definition of crime
1
: an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government
especially
: a gross violation of law
2
: a grave offense especially against morality
3
: criminal activity
efforts to fight crime
4
: something reprehensible, foolish, or disgraceful
It's a crime to waste good food.
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The first known use of crime was in the 14th century
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